Modular Genius, Inc. ยท 5 days ago
Senior Purchasing Manager
Modular Genius, Inc. is a turnkey, modular building contractor, offering permanent construction and relocatable commercial modular buildings. The Senior Purchasing Manager will lead the purchasing department, ensuring the company has the necessary supplies and materials for modular construction projects while developing strategies to optimize costs and maintain quality standards.
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Responsibilities
Lead the purchasing department and ensuring the company has the supplies, equipment, products, services, and materials it needs to support modular construction projects
Develop and implement purchasing strategies to optimize costs, maintain quality standards, and mitigate supply chain risks
Managing and administering all purchasing activities within Procore
Overseeing purchase orders, commitments, vendor contracts, and change management in Procore to ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment with project budgets and schedules
Manage and lead the purchasing workflow
Ensure clear requirements documentation
Forecast market trends
Mitigate risks
Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Business Development, Construction, Operations, and Finance
Adhere to all Modular Genius, Inc. Safety Policies, OSHA, customer and/or site-specific safety requirements
Abide by all Modular Genius, Inc. policies as found in the 'Modular Genius, Inc. Employee Handbook.'
Further develop and maintain a purchasing program - i.e., Vendor List with materials and prices, evaluate order quantities and price breaks, purchase request procedures, forms, and controls
Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategies
Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
Working with Business Development and the Construction Departments, craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms
Source equipment, goods, and services, as well as managing vendors
Perform strategic procurement activities across various spend categories, aiming to find better deals and more profitable suppliers
Expertise in supplier relationship management and negotiation skills will be crucial in ensuring cost-effective and high-quality procurement
Additionally, analyze market trends, forecast demand, and mitigate risks to optimize the procurement process
Leverage knowledge of supply chain management and identifying opportunities for improvement, contribute to the overall success of Modular Genius purchasing operations
Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategies
Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation
Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power
Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking
Assess, manage and mitigate risks
Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers
Determine quantity and timing of deliveries
Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand
Own and manage the end-to-end purchasing process within Procore, including purchase orders, commitments, change events, and vendor compliance
Ensure all purchasing data in Procore aligns with approved budgets, cost codes, and project schedules
Maintain accurate, timely purchasing records to support job cost reporting, forecasting, and audits
Partner with Project Management and Accounting/Finance to ensure purchasing activities support accurate cost tracking and cost-to-complete reporting
Train and support internal teams on proper Procore purchasing workflows, controls, and best practices
Monitor purchasing-related KPIs within Procore to improve efficiency, accountability, and cost control
Work with the Purchasing Module in Sage to purchase; Stock Fleet, Stock Materials, Non-Job-related materials and in-house crew work
Support vendor management in Sage and linked to Procore
Work with Construction Administrator to maintain Vendor Compliance
Commitment accuracy in Procore
Commitment variance
Timely Commitment creation
Supplier performance and compliance
Qualification
Required
Proven working experience in purchasing
Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management
Interest in market dynamics along with business sense
Experience in negotiation and networking
Working experience of vendor management software (Procore and Sage)
Ability to gather and analyze data and to work with figures
Solid judgement along with decision making skills
Strong leadership capabilities
BS degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration
Detail Oriented
Effective Communicator
Self-motivator able to work independently
Proficient use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams)
Must be a US Citizen or legally authorized to work in the United States
Must possess a valid driver's license